Meet The Interns 15-16

CRYSTAL ABREU

Attends Florida International University and the Roger Williams School of Law in the fall

Majors in Political Science with a Minor in Communication in the Legal Profession

Why LSIC? Gain new perspectives and experience in becoming a well-versed lawyer while pursuing a career in corporate law.

On her summer to-do list: Visit every museum DC has to offer.

Fun fact: “I have 48 stuffed monkeys on my bed.”

MIAMI, FLORIDA

CHRISTY BONNER

Attends Virginia Tech

Majors in Political Science with a Legal Studies concentration and Minors in Business and Psychology

Why LSIC? Explore a career in the legal profession with a focus on civil law.

On her summer to-do list: Enjoy every experience the District has to offer.

Fun fact: “At the age of 8, I won a national competitive dance title.”

CHESTER, VIRGINIA

MATT FRAUENFELD

Attends University of Nevada-William S. Boyd School of Law

Why LSIC? Gain hands-on experience working with under-represented populations in the metropolitan area. Also, develop his legal research and writing skills and gain exposure to the DC legal systems.

On his summer to-do list: Site seeing and visiting the Capitol and SCOTUS. Before leaving DC, attend a Nats game!

Fun fact: Matt was originally an engineering major in college.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

TIERANEE JONES

Attends Texas Southern University-Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Why LSIC? Hone and develop her research and writing skills. Understand the difference in policies and procedures between the District and states.

On her summer to-do list: Embrace the culture of DC.

Fun fact: Tieranee is recently engaged, and her fiancé’s last name is also a Jones!

DALLAS, TEXAS

SARAH McCREARY

Attends McGill University

Majors in Art and History with a Minor in Management

Why LSIC? Gain a feel for the legal system, and possibly explore law as a career.

On her summer to-do list: Visit the top of the Washington monument—a first for this DC native!

Fun fact: Sarah is a member of her moot court team. What else? Sarah does not have a favorite song.

WASHINGTON, DC

TONI OJOMO

Attends Virginia Tech

Majors in Political Science with a Legal Studies concentration and Minors in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies

Why LSIC? Learn how to continue the fight for justice for the disenfranchised in our nation’s capital. Pursue a career in juvenile law and gain experience here at LSIC.

On her summer to-do list: Embrace all that DC has to offer

Fun fact: “I have an irrational fear of birds.”

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TRIANGLE, VIRGINIA

ALEX ROCHON

Attends Pitzer College

Major: Undecided, but considering political science

Why LSIC? Learn how to interact with clients who have been disadvantaged by the justice system and gain exposure to the DC justice system.

On his summer to-do list: This DC native will find a way to tour the White House!

Fun fact: “I couldn’t tie my shoes until 6th grade.”

WASHINGTON, DC

PAUSHA TAGHDIRI

Pausha is a rising 3L at the University of Florida Levin School of Law

His interest: Pursue criminal defense with a focus on social justice.

Why LSIC? Hone his writing, research, and litigation skills as a future lawyer, and ultimately gain experience to become an amazing lawyer.

On his summer to-do list: Site seeing, networking

Fun fact: “My wife and I got married in Vegas.”

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA

MAX VOGEL

Attends Bowdoin College

Majoring in Economics

Why LSIC? Gain exposure to the law and join LSIC in our mission to provide high-quality legal representation to DC’s low-income residents.

On his summer to-do list: Max has joined an ultimate Frisbee league in DC.

Fun fact: Max is a vegetarian.

BETHESDA, MARYLAND

THOMAS WOOD

Attends University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Majoring in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Political Science

Why LSIC? Shadow skilled lawyers at work so that he can be a better attorney for his university’s mock trial team. Also, improve his writing skills, learn how to interact with clients, and participate in investigations.

On his summer to-do list: Visit the Smithsonian and tour the monuments.